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San Jacinto Sardines Review

Sardines is one of the most staple items in every Filipino home. It is one of the healthiest and most sustainable fish in our resources. It’s packed with amino acids and proteins that is essential in human growth. It is also a rich source of Omega-3 that strengthens the heart. Enriched with calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus, it ensures healthy skeletal structure.

I happened to stumble upon a new sardines brand from Ticao, Masbate. San Jacinto Sardines is prepared from fresh omega-rich tamban, bottled from the source – San Jacinto, Island of Ticao in Masbate, Philippines.

San Jacinto Sardines has spent several years on improving and innovating a world class product that would represent the local trade and compete with international competitors It was founded and grown exponentially since March 2012. The distributorship opened to expand the demanding market and contribute to the growing local market in the region. The product goes thru a rigorous quality check to ensure that the consumers are provided with the best quality of products.

Ticao Masbate Products, the company behind San Jacinto Sardines, was established in year 2008. It was duly registered in 2016 (FDA LTO No.: CFRR-RV-FM-3255). The sardines are mainly bottled in corn oil and olive oil with three distinct variants:

1) Original – This has to be my favorite. You can taste the creamy and natural flavor of the sardines. It’s perfect as sandwich filling or with garlic fried rice. I’ll give it an ACE.

Original Flavor

2) Mild Hot – This is my least favorite although I love the spicy kick on each bite with this flavor. It’s perfect for pasta and pizza. My verdict? It’s a HIT.

Mild Hot Flavor

3) Hot – This is my second favorite among the three. If your palette is adventurous enough, you should try this flavor. It’s perfect for fried rice, pasta or eaten as it is. You’ll definitely ask for more. My score? Of course, an ACE.

Hot Flavor

San Jacinto Sardines (SJS) is the number one bottled sardines brand in the Bicol Region. SJS is assisted by DTI, DOST, and FDA. They have successfully passed through commercial sterility, pH tests and certified by DOST. SJS is in compliance with Halal, HACCP and Nutrition Facts/ RENI and USFDA.

For orders, you may contact them at info@sanjacintosardines.com.ph.

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I am always super fascinated by the food trends that you see in different areas of the world. While you talk about sardines being a staple item for a Filipino home, I can honestly say I have never tried them. I don’t think I have ever, even as a child, been given the opportunity to… It’s just not a product that we see that often. That being said, I live to try everything once and blogs like this help bring foods to my attention that I may not otherwise consider, so thank you!

Sardines is a staple in Filipino homes. This therefore explains the presence of so many different brands of sardines you offer. Growing up fish was a staple not necessarily sardines. Any sardines we ate came from tins. I would like to try some of your sauces

I’m not a big fan of sardines – the smell puts me off a little bit but after reading how healthy they are for you I might have to reconsider. I would have to stick to the original flavour though I think!

I remember growing up with sardines. I used to have them all the time. But at some point we stopped getting them and I don’t know why. I am really curious about the hot sardines here as I always love spicy food. I will have to see if I can find a place near me that sells them.

My family loves sardines and we never ran out of it in our kitchen. It is my first time to learn about San Jacinto Sardines but it looks so good and I love its variants. Will definitely check them out in stores.